Jining kicks off Chinese New Year celebrations

(chinadaily.com.cn)| Updated : 2025-01-22

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The "Celebrating Chinese New Year at the Confucius Mansion" ceremony commenced at the three Confucian sites in Jining's Qufu on Jan 19, marking a vibrant start to Spring Festival.

The event kicked off with a lively performance of traditional folk music, provoking the joy of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new year – in which the tourism industry is expected to flourish.

A Liberian visitor expressed his delight at the event, experiencing the authentic Chinese New Year atmosphere at the Confucius Mansion for the first time and emphasizing the event's significance.

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John and his friend, both from Liberia, pose for a photo. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_b569fa52aa5f]

Dragons and lions danced in celebration, exuding power and rhythm and bringing blessings for Chinese New Year amidst rhythmic drumbeats.

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Three gods, representing happiness, prosperity and long life, offer blessings to visitors. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_b569fa52aa5f]

In the presence of the three gods symbolizing blessings and prosperity, visitors at the Confucius Mansion received heartfelt Chinese New Year wishes and blessings.

In addition, there were a hundred calligraphers and photographers at the entrance of the Confucius Mansion, writing blessings and taking merry photos, allowing every visitor to the mansion to share in the joy of the gathering.

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International visitors try their hands at making rubber. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_b569fa52aa5f]